Manchester City lead chase for Craig Bellamy

Bellamy could be fined for his response to West Ham's initial determination to keep him – he was offered a new deal last week but turned it down.West Ham manager Zola wants the situation to be resolved so he can prepare for the remainder of the season.Bellamy refused to train at the club's Chadwell Heath ground. The Wales captain is keen to leave, his determination buoyed by approaches from Tottenham and Manchester City.It is understood that West Ham are reluctant to sell to London rivals Spurs – Tottenham fans crammed chat-rooms at the weekend urging the club not to sign him – so he is expected to move to Eastlands.West Ham have received six firm bids for Bellamy but all fall short of their £15 million valuation. Spurs and City have offered £10 million, with an additional £2 million in add-ons.Zola said: "I didn't put him in the squad because I don't think he was in the right frame of mind. I have sought assurances from the board that if he is sold I will get the money to spend on players and I will.Asked if he felt Bellamy had played his last game for West Ham, Zola said: "Honestly, I don't know. My respect for him and for the way he played is great. But if a player doesn't want to stay we can't do anything about this."

Source: Telegraph